Limited Profile
Not enough data to generate a rating
Lakes Country Academy
School · Region 4-lakes Country Service Coop · Fergus Falls, MN
A school in Fergus Falls, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1001 E MOUNT FAITH AVENUE, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lakes Country Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,569/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fergus Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,279
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 280 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Region 4-lakes Country Service Coop
- Schools in district
- 2
- District spending per student
- $599,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lakes Country Academy is listed in REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakes Country Academy
Lakes Country Academy is a public school in Fergus Falls, MN, part of Region 4-lakes Country Service Coop, serving approximately 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakes Country Academy
What grades does Lakes Country Academy serve?
Lakes Country Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lakes Country Academy?
Lakes Country Academy has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes Country Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakes Country Academy is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Lakes Country Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakes Country Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Lakes Country Academy a charter school?
No, Lakes Country Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakes Country Academy a Title I school?
No, Lakes Country Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakes Country Academy?
69.2% of students at Lakes Country Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.2%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Otter Tail County
- Phone
- (218) 739-3273
- Area population (ZIP 56537)
- 19,650
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56537; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.